Money will matter almost as much as the WBA title tonight. Rolly Romero enters as champion, while Teofimo Lopez challenges him. Both fighters bring recognizable names and valuable championship experience. Yet their exact paydays remain behind closed doors for now. That leaves estimates, past purses, and business clues available instead.
Have the official fight purses been confirmed?
The Nevada State Athletic Commission hasn’t publicly confirmed the official purses. Those figures aren’t always available before the opening bell. Commissions commonly release purse information after events conclude. Therefore, current numbers should be treated as estimates rather than confirmed payments.
The distinction matters because guaranteed purses aren’t always total earnings. Fighters can receive bonuses, sponsorship money, or pay-per-view revenue. Those additional amounts may never appear in commission disclosures.
How much is Rolly Romero expected to earn?
Romero’s exact purse remains unknown before his first title defense. His position as champion should give him meaningful negotiating leverage tonight. The fight also arrives on a major pay-per-view stage.
However, his previous fights help explain his financial progression. Romero faced Gervonta Davis in May 2022. That matchup carried major promotional value despite Romero losing by sixth-round stoppage. Davis’s victory came inside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
Romero later scored the biggest sporting win of his career. He defeated Ryan Garcia in May 2025. That victory earned him the WBA welterweight championship opportunity. His current position therefore reflects both performance and commercial momentum.
Romero has also spoken openly about boxing’s financial direction. “I care less about money,” he told ESPN. He added, “I’m here for the sport of boxing.” Those comments sound unusual from someone headlining PPV events. Still, they show how Romero views his current career stage.
How much could Teofimo Lopez earn tonight?
Lopez enters tonight chasing another championship milestone. He has already won major titles at lightweight and super-lightweight. A victory would make him a three-division world champion.
His earlier paydays provide better financial benchmarks. Lopez earned $1.35 million against Vasiliy Lomachenko. That fight became his career-changing victory in 2020. His next major title fight produced an even larger figure.
Lopez was originally scheduled to receive $3.912 million against George Kambosos. Contract complications later changed that figure. He ultimately earned approximately $3.178 million from that event.
His later earnings also remained substantial. Lopez earned $2.3 million for his fight against Josh Taylor. ESPN reported that figure through sources. He subsequently received $2.5 million against Jamaine Ortiz.
Tonight’s purse isn’t officially confirmed. A $1.5 million to $3 million estimate fits his established earning range. It also reflects his challenger status against the reigning champion. That would make this another substantial payday for Lopez.
How much could the undercard fighters earn?
The secondary title fight features Victor Santillan against Gary Antonio Russell. The pair contest an interim WBA super bantamweight championship. A twelve-round world-title fight generally commands more money. However, no official purse figures are publicly confirmed here.
An estimated $150,000-to-$300,000 range remains plausible for each fighter. That figure should be treated strictly as an estimate. The actual contracts could differ significantly from that range.
Yoenli Hernandez enters with a perfect 10-0 record. Nine of his victories have come by knockout. His unbeaten record makes him an intriguing prospect on the card. Yet prospects usually haven’t reached established championship-level earning power.
His opponent, Francisco Daniel Veron, brings considerably more experience. Their middleweight contest sits below the championship bouts in terms of finances. Exact payments for both fighters remain unavailable publicly.
Ultimately, Romero and Lopez command the night’s biggest checks. Their names, titles, and previous championship success drive that difference. The undercard fighters are still building toward similar financial leverage.
For now, the commission’s silence leaves the headline purses uncertain. Past earnings provide the clearest picture of tonight’s possible numbers. Lopez has already proven he can command million-dollar championship paydays. Romero’s title status gives him an equally strong negotiating position. The official figures should provide clearer answers after fight night.